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as in image
something or someone that strongly resembles another
the child is a carbon copy of his father
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as in copy
something that is made to look exactly like something else
a clothing company that makes carbon copies of designer duds
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Recent Examples of carbon copy
Complementary Talents That’s not to say that co-founders should be carbon copies of each other.
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Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The first of the goals ruled out at Spurs was almost a carbon copy of Eberechi Eze’s opener at the Etihad.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 12 May 2025
In fact, from an offensive perspective, 2022 and 2023 were nearly carbon copies of each other:
2022: 136 games, 22 home runs, 64 RBI
2023: 135 games, 18 home runs, 65 RBI
Unfortunately, since 2022, all of Correa’s defensive metrics have fallen off.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
If the Dolphins were looking for a carbon copy of defensive lineman Zach Sieler then Graham, who produced 108 tackles (17 for loss), 9 sacks and forced a fumble in his three collegiate seasons, is their guy.
—Omar Kelly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
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Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The first of the goals ruled out at Spurs was almost a carbon copy of Eberechi Eze’s opener at the Etihad.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 12 May 2025
In fact, from an offensive perspective, 2022 and 2023 were nearly carbon copies of each other:
2022: 136 games, 22 home runs, 64 RBI
2023: 135 games, 18 home runs, 65 RBI
Unfortunately, since 2022, all of Correa’s defensive metrics have fallen off.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
If the Dolphins were looking for a carbon copy of defensive lineman Zach Sieler then Graham, who produced 108 tackles (17 for loss), 9 sacks and forced a fumble in his three collegiate seasons, is their guy.
—Omar Kelly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carbon copy
Noun
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The authenticity of the images has not been confirmed, although Banks aired it all out to the public.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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To believe that churches can direct the laity on how to vote, whether for members of the school board or for the president of the country, is to deny the Christian teaching that all humans are made in the image of God and can understand and follow his will themselves.—
Esau McCaulley,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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My mother gave me a copy of The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Matsuo Basho.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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To date, Kepler’s books have sold over 18 million copies worldwide.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Miami — where the twins grew up and where their mother lives — made a heavy push to keep them home, and was considered a front-runner at various points in their recruitment.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The likelihood of the twins standing trial for any of the three local rape cases has been remote since they were escorted to New York under federal watch in early January.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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The 13-inch OLED touch screen is stunning, with fantastic color reproduction and crisp visuals.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Ross noted that the exhibit includes murals with life-size reproductions of figures that were originally painted smaller.—
Kelly Haramis,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The luxury real estate development was designed to emulate the City of Lights, featuring its own Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and a 354-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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Season 3 ended on a major cliffhanger: Both the original Nathan and his replica were captured by evil tech billionaires, and only one of them survived.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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On TikTok, Nicole shared a text exchange with Samantha, the mother who invited her, and Samantha reveals that Stasia and Jake were told that she was invited—Samantha even shared a picture of the meal Nicole had prepared, the now-iconic antipasto.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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In terms of your five best pictures, Jaws, Dog Day Afternoon, Barry Lyndon, Nashville, and us — these were auteur-driven, from the talent, the creative side.—
Jordan Hoffman Updated,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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Movie review: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ is a cold-blooded clone in which wonder has gone extinct.—
Andrew J. Campa
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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Not a Gundam game trying to be an Overwatch clone, or a shooter with dudes cosplaying as mecha.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Can any destination evoke such a portrait of perfection as Tuscany?—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 July 2025
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The truth is that Sofia’s job can be taxing, and in The Scout, which premiered in June at the Tribeca Film Festival, González-Nasser, who was herself a location scout for six years, crafts a modest portrait of its complicated reality.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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“Carbon copy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carbon%20copy. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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